A global agriculture company needed a CFO with a rare blend of Thai cultural understanding, international financial leadership and manufacturing experience. The role was based in a remote location and required strong investor communication skills, M and A readiness and the ability to support long term transformation.

The talent pool for this combination was extremely limited. JacksonGrant conducted a detailed search and screened nearly 150 candidates across local and international markets. Within 12 weeks, a foreign executive with more than ten years of manufacturing leadership experience in Thailand was secured, accepting a competitive package and relocating successfully for long term fit.

Following an acquisition, the new owners aimed to accelerate growth through strategic transformation and product innovation. To achieve this, the company required a CFO who could operate confidently with private equity stakeholders, manage investor communication, support M&A readiness and lead long-term financial planning.

The search was complex. The role required:
•   Experience working in Thailand and understanding Thai cultural context
•   Strong international finance leadership in manufacturing
•   Ability to operate from a remote location
•   A strategic mindset and leadership presence
•   Compensation that matched global expectations and local reality

The extended interview process and diverse expectations further heightened the difficulty of securing the right leader.

JacksonGrant delivered a rigorous, targeted search, screening almost 150 candidates, including two-thirds Thai nationals, to find individuals with both global financial acumen and an understanding of Thailand’s regulatory and cultural context.

An initial finalist, a foreign national, declined the offer due to package limitations. JacksonGrant swiftly re-engaged the market and secured a second finalist: an experienced foreign executive with over a decade of manufacturing leadership in Thailand and strong multilingual capability.

The final package included a 25% uplift, BOI tax incentives, equity and an enhanced base salary, ensuring long-term retention and competitive positioning.